Reflux Sorceress Guide (2024)

The Reflux Sorceress is more about a fast-paced and consistentgameplay experience. Upon reaching Level 50, and choosing the Reflux engraving, you automatically disable the Sorceress Arcane Rupture skill in exchange for increased overall damage and reducedcooldowns. This alteration to the playstyle results in a dynamic and swift approach,with enhanced mobility as your Sorceress can use the entire identitygauge for Blink without sacrificing damage.

While the Reflux Sorceress may not possess the same level of damageas the Igniter build, it serves as an excellent choice for both:beginners or players seeking a more comfortable gameplay experience.In this Reflux build, the focus is on critical hits and swiftness,maximizing critical output and minimizing downtime in the rotation.This allows for a fluid and uninterrupted playstyle, deliveringconsistent damage.

By choosing the Reflux Sorceress and embracing this criticaland swift build, you can enjoy a fast paced and efficient gameplay style withminimal downtime. Reflux is, in many ways, more comfortable to play compared to the Igniter Sorceress.

In the Reflux build, the primary stats to prioritize areCrit and Swiftness. It is recommended to aim for around 1600 Crit,and 800 Swiftness, to ensure that you can benefit from a fast and uninterruptedrotation. Swiftness is important in reducing cooldowns, and whencombined with high Crit, it enables the Reflux Sorceress to maintainconsistently high DPS without any interruptions.

Chaos Dungeons and Cube are known for their various environmentsand numerous enemies. To effectively tackle these challenges, we recommendusing an AoE (Area of Effect) focused build. In the case of the Reflux Sorceress, this build prioritizes low cooldowns and maximizingoverall damage through the use of Quick Prep tripods and increaseddamage output. This setup enables the Reflux Sorceress to continuouslyunleash her powerful skills, rapidly dispatching enemies in the process.Additionally, the inclusion of the Blink identity provides excellentmobility, allowing Sorceress players to swiftly navigate the battlefieldwhen required.

To optimize the build, players should prioritize certain Runes forCasting Speed Reduction, and Damage such as Galewind, Rage,and Bleed. We also recommend including one protection rune for defense againstmultiple enemies. While legendary or epic runes are ideal, rare runes can sufficetemporarily.

In terms of skills, focus on acquiring Quick Prep tripods first,followed by damage tripods, and then the remaining ones. This ensures the Reflux Sorceress is well prepared and capable of dealingefficient damage.

For Raids, players should adapt their build to prioritize single targetdamage while maintaining mobility using Blink. Certain skills will differfrom those used in Chaos Dungeons, and adjustments to tripods will benecessary to maximize damage against boss type enemies, which are theprimary focus in raids.

The main objective is to consistently deal damage to bosses and minimizedowntime in the rotation.

As previously stated, during raids, players should once again prioritizeCasting Speed Reduction and Damage Runes, while also including a protectionrune due to the Sorceress vulnerability. In terms of skills, focus onacquiring all the Quick Prep tripods first, followed by the Damage tripods,and then the remaining ones.

For Reflux Sorceresses in raids, the Blaze skill willalways be the primary source of synergy. We recommend using it whenever it is offcooldown, as it also applies a debuff and bleed to the enemy. Squallserves as the main Counter skill, but players must time it correctlydue to its animation. Alternatively, Ice Shower can be used as areplacement if players prefer to have push immunity while casting.

This raid build emphasizes a continuous flow of skills, minimizing downtime,using Blink for movement, and proper positioning in order toconsistently cast and deal heavy damage to the boss.

The playstyle of a Reflux Sorceress is smooth and fluid, focusingon low cooldowns, mobility, and consistent overall DPS (damage per second).While the DPS output may be lower compared to an Igniter Sorceress,Reflux players have less risk of failing their rotation or missingout on burst windows, resulting in a more relaxed playstyle.

During raids, the main source of synergy for the Reflux build isthe Blaze skill, which also applies a debuff regardless of thecontent you are facing. Key damage dealing skills include Seraphic Hail, Punishing Strike, Esoteric Reaction, and Rime Arrow, all of which should always hit the boss. Additionally,players can choose to include either Explosion or Frost's Call formore damage.

If you find yourself in close proximity to the boss, Reverse Gravityis a high damage skill that can be used, followed by Blink to quicklyreposition. Reflux Sorceresses can freely use Blink whenever needed,not having to save the identity bar for Arcane Rupture, which allowsfor animation canceling and swift movement.

The Reflux build does not follow a set rotation, but rather apriority system. With multiple Quick Prep and Cooldown Reduction Runes,certain cooldowns may overlap, providing multiple choices for thenext skill to use. The priority is always the longest cooldown, highestdamage, and proximity to the boss. This means using skills with longercooldowns first, followed by those with significant damage, andending with melee or ranged skills based on the required positioning.

It is important to note that some skills work in pairs. Esoteric Reactionand Rime Arrow are used consecutively, with the player canceling Rime Arrow'sanimation using Blink and then casting the two melee skills, Reverse Gravityfollowed by Seraphic Hail.

Blaze should be used as a starter and whenever it becomes available,as it applies a debuff to the enemy. Punishing Strike, and either Explosion or Frost's Call (depending on player preference) can beused whenever they are available between the two skill pairs.

Regarding awakening skills, it is recommended to prioritize Enviska's Mightdue to its good damage and wide area of effect (AoE), making it easier to hitthe target. Apocalypse Call is considered secondary, because the fallingmeteors have a higher chance of missing the target due to their spreadout nature.

As mentioned earlier, the Reflux build does not follow a fixedrotation but operates based on priority. However, there are certainguidelines to follow within the rotation:

1. Start with Blaze to add synergy during raids and apply the debuff on enemies.
2. Prioritize high cooldown abilities, such as Punishing Strike(or Explosion with Lightning Vortex variant for raid) to deal significantdamage, or to pull enemies in during Chaos dungeons.
3. Use major damage skills in pairs:
   • Begin with Esoteric Reaction followed by Rime Arrow.
   • Cancel Rime Arrow animation using the space bar or Blink(identity gauge) to position yourself in a melee range if necessary.
   • Use Reverse Gravity followed by Seraphic Hail, both of which arehigh damage melee range skills.
4. If needed, reposition yourself using Blink.
5. Whenever your Awakening skill is available and the positionallows it (ensuring the target will not move out of the zone),use it for maximum impact.

After the opening rotation, the focus shifts to regularly reapplying Blaze whenever it is available to maintain the debuff. Use the significantcooldown skills like Punishing Strike, Explosion, Lightning Vortex, or Frost's Call (based on personal choice),and continuously spam high damage skills in their respective pairs.Throughout this process, reposition yourself as needed using Blinkto optimize damage output and maintain mobility.

The recommended engravings for the Reflux build are as follows:

Class Engraving: Reflux at Level 3 (essential for the build).

Damage Engravings:

• Grudge at Level 3 (provides a 20% damage boost but increases damagetaken by 20%). While it makes the Sorceress more vulnerable, the increasedmobility from Reflux helps avoid getting hit, resulting in higherconsistent damage output.
• Cursed Doll at Level 3 (increases attack but reduces healingpotency). Please note, that Cursed Doll should only be used byplayers who are good at dodging attacks and do not mind sacrificingsome healing potential.

Additional Damage Engravings:

• Keen Blunt Weapon at Level 3 (provides 50% additional CritDamage if the player reaches 70% Crit rate). Useful for maximizing CriticalHits.

Optional Variant Engravings:

• Hit Master (increases overall damage without any debuff).Suitable for players who do not want to compromise healing potency or have notreached a 70% Crit rate.
• Adrenaline (provides additional damage without drawbacks,but requires stacking it 6 times for maximum effectiveness). Can be challengingto fully utilize.
• All-Out Attack (reduces casting skill of holding abilitieswhile offering some additional damage). Not a priority engraving for this build.
• Raid Captain (slightly boosts damage based on the playersmove speed bonus). It is a safe choice but not a priority engraving for thisspecific build.

On endgame, after reaching Relic Gear, players with Refluxbuild will want to reach for the Nightmare Flower (6 pieces at best). This setallows players to have additional high cooldown reduction and manaregeneration which adds to the fast paced playstyle and never endingability pushing of the Reflux Sorceress.

For Bracelet and Accessories players will want to choose prioritizing theStats: Crit and Swiftness.

To optimize the build, players can choose to further enhance their tripods byincreasing their levels. Each tripod can be leveled up to 5, granting increasedbuffs or abilities.

For this Reflux build, we recommend prioritizing the followingtripod upgrades:

1. Crit and damage upgrades: Focus on increasing Critical Hit Rate andoverall damage output.
2. Cooldown reductions: Reduces the cooldown times of important skillsfor more frequent usage.
3. Buff upgrades: This enhances the effectiveness of buffs provided by thetripods.

For optimization, it is recommended to equip attack gems for the followingskills: Blaze, Punishing Strike, Seraphic Hail, Rime Arrow, Reverse Gravity, and Esoteric Reaction.Aim to have these gems at level 7 to maximize their effectiveness.

In terms of cooldown reduction, prioritize equipping cooldown gems for Reverse Gravity, Seraphic Hail, Punishing Strike, Rime Arrow, and Esoteric Reaction. Lowering the cooldownsof these skills will allow for more frequent usage and increased combatefficiency.

To achieve the highest damage potential and enhance consistent damageoutput, the recommended endgame set for this build is the Light of Salvationlegendary card set.

Obtaining this set may require some time and effort. However, in themeantime, consider using alternative sets such as:

• Field Boss II for increased Survivability and Critical Hit Chance.
• Lostwind Cliff for Damage Reduction and Critical Hit Chance.

These sets can serve as temporary options while working towards acquiringthe Light of Salvation set.